November 18, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Iman Hosseini – Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Iman has joined our firm as the newest member of our Employment & Labour, Construction Disputes, BC Estate Litigation and Litigation Practice Groups.

Iman is experienced in a broad range of complex litigation matters including disputes arising from corporate and commercial contracts and relationships, employment, construction, estates, and real estate transactions. He has appeared at every level of Court in British Columbia, various provincial and federal tribunals, and has successfully resolved matters through mediation and arbitration. Iman takes a client-centred and solution-focused approach to advocacy, and is committed to delivering practical,…

October 29, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Coco Wiens-Paris has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Practice Group.  Coco has a broad litigation practice with experience working on complex contract, property, tort, administrative and human rights disputes.  Coco received her law degree and a BA (Hons.) from the University of British Columbia.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Coco practiced as a litigation associate at an international law firm in downtown Vancouver and most recently practiced as a lawyer with the Department of Justice Canada.

October 23, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Exceptional results come from exceptional expertise.

Owen Bird Law Corporation is honoured to announce our inclusion in The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026! 

We are especially proud of the recognition given to our leading Transportation Group.

This distinction reflects our commitment to providing a high level of expertise and service across so many modes of transport. Thank you to our clients for your trust and to the entire Owen Bird team for your dedication.

See the full list here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-canadas-best-law-firms-2026/

#CanadasBestLawFirms #LegalNews #TransportationLaw…

September 09, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird Law Corporation is proud to announce that seven of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in this year’s Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyer: Ones to Watch in Canada™ lists, per below:

Daniel W. Burnett, KC receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for his work in Defamation & Media Law. Greg Tucker, KC receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for his work in Maritime, Insurance and Construction Law. Heather E. Maconachie receives Best Lawyers in Canada™ recognition for her work in Personal Injury Litigation and Defamation & Media Law. John J….

September 02, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Author: Reilly Dwyer

If your business has incorporated or referred to provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act [RSBC 1996] c. 480 in your contracts, it may be time to update your terms and conditions.

Shipyards, marinas, and other facilities offering storage services often assert a warehouser’s lien over vessels or otherwise rely on the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act.

As of June 30, 2025, the Warehouse Lien Act was repealed by the Commercial Liens Act [SBC 2022] c. 9.

Key Transitional Rule

Under the Commercial Liens Act, any warehouse lien existing on June 29, 2025, continues as a…

August 11, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Garth Evans has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group.

Garth’s areas of practice include Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Non-Profit Housing Development, Commercial Leasing, Conveyancing, Mortgage Lending, Wills and Estate Planning and Business Law.

Garth is a Director of the Royal British Columbia Museum Foundation.  He is Chair of the Phoenix Group which is an organization of about 40 people involved in real estate development that meets for breakfast every Wednesday morning.  He is also a member of Lambda Alpha International Society, an international organization…

May 22, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Tiffany Ho has joined our firm as the newest member of our Real Estate Group and Business Law Group.  Tiffany obtained her Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons.) from the University of Kent and Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Liverpool.  Prior to her legal studies, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Art and Technology from Simon Fraser University.  She was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 2022.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Tiffany practiced as a solicitor at a boutique law firm in downtown Vancouver. Her practice…

May 08, 2025

Author: Owen Bird

This month’s CLEBC spotlight contributor is Owen Bird shareholder Kimberley J. Santerre.

Each month, the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia‘s In the Spotlight recognizes one of its volunteer contributors for their efforts and leadership.

The May 2025 spotlight interviews Kimberley on a variety of topics including her early involvement in CLEBC, how she chose to practice Family Law and her advice for newly called lawyers. The full interview is available online at:

https://www.cle.bc.ca/kimberley_j_santerre/

Kimberley will serve as the co-chair for CLEBC’s Family Law Provincial Court Practice 2025 (set for May…

May 08, 2025

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We are thrilled to welcome an exceptional group of summer students to Owen Bird. Each of them brings a unique perspective and a strong enthusiasm for the practice of law. We’re excited to have them on board as they gain hands-on experience across a wide range of practice areas this summer.

Reilly Dwyer is a student from McGill University – Faculty of Law. With experience as an Officer in the Canadian Coast Guard and a keen interest in maritime law, Reilly is excited to join Owen Bird and gain hands-on experience across a range of practice areas and further develop…